Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Patriotic Pepper Platter

    Cream cheese stuffed peppers are easy to make, easy to travel with and wonderful to eat at room temperature. This platter can be made all summer long for each red, white and blue holiday! The dish also accommodates those who eat meat and those who don’t. With or without the bacon, these peppers are delish! —Tina Martino, Hewitt, New Jersey

    Greek Sheet-Pan Chicken

    4 reviews

    I love roasted vegetables and keeping things simple. One bowl and one sheet pan, that's it. You could certainly use...


    Chilean Beef and Olive Empanadas

    My hometown of Lorain is known as the International City because people came here from all over the world to...


    Macau-Style Portuguese Chicken

    Since moving to Toronto, I couldn’t find an authentic version of the dish I grew up with in my hometown...


    Savory Tomato and Olive Oatmeal

    Who says oatmeal has to be sweet? I love this savory oatmeal recipe because it starts my day in a...


    Orange and Olives Salad

    My grandmother made sure this orange and olives salad was on our holiday table every year. It's so light and...

    Zesty Mediterranean Potato Salad

    I love this Mediterranean potato salad recipe that incorporates vegetables I plant in my summer garden. The dressing is light...


    Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers

    1 review

    Our family's holiday dinners include a giant antipasto, and my mom's anchovy stuffed peppers are always the star dish. There...


    Dry-Rub Grilled Pork Chops over Cannellini Greens

    2 reviews

    My family was not a huge fan of pork until I tried this pork chops and green beans recipe. Feel...


    Air-Fryer Papas Rellenas

    1 review

    A Cuban classic, these satisfying, crispy-coated potato balls are filled with a savory ground beef mixture known as picadillo. We...

    Cauliflower Tabbouleh

    This cauliflower tabbouleh recipe is super easy and fast to make. I love that I can offer it to my...


    Air-Fryer Greek Breadsticks

    Get ready for rave reviews. These crisp breadsticks are twisted with Greek-inspired goodness and are best served warm with cool...


    Italian Bread Salad with Olives

    This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a...


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    Mushroom Olive Bruschetta

    After experimenting with different ingredients and flavor combinations, I came up with this variation on traditional tomato-based bruschetta. I've also...


    Greek Olive Tapenade

    Welcome to an olive lover’s dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil...

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    Olive Beef Pasta

    Since I received this recipe from a friend several years ago, it's been a much-requested recipe by my family. Green...


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    Olive Raisin Rice

    My sister-in-law (who happens to have the same name as me!) gave me this recipe. We fix it for just...


    Tapenade-Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza Bites

    I love this flatbread pizza because it combines so many different flavors and textures. You can use it as an...


    Mediterranean Tomato Bites

    10 reviews

    My friend Mary served these lovely appetizers at a summer gathering several years ago, and I adapted it a bit...


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    Italian Pizza Meat Loaf

    If you have kids who protest when they hear meat loaf is on the menu, just try keeping them away...


    Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels

    6 reviews

    These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York


    Sicilian Overstuffed Sandwich Wedges

    For a casual holiday lunch or supper, you'll have a guaranteed winner with this stacked-high, Italian-style sandwich. I like the...


    Marinated Almond-Stuffed Olives

    Marinated stuffed olives go over so well with company that I try to keep a batch of them in the...


    Greek Olive Bread

    2 reviews

    The dough for this delicious bread is great to work with, making it easy to knead in the olives and...

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    Cashew & Olive Feta Cheese Dip

    My nutty cheese dip has bold flavors that go well with baked pita chips. If I’m hosting guests who like...


    Lone Star Chicken Enchiladas

    24 reviews

    Start with deli-roasted chicken and this family-friendly casserole will be ready in no time. For a milder version, use Monterey...


    Hearty Tomato-Olive Penne

    1 review

    Who needs meat when you have a pasta dish loaded with tomatoes, olives and Havarti cheese? I often assemble it...


    Marinated Cheese with Peppers and Olives

    Cheddar cheese, red peppers and pitted ripe olives make a tasty, rustic appetizer when marinated overnight and served with decorative...


    Dad’s Greek Salad

    10 reviews

    The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil...


    Olive Bread

    With just a few ingredients, you can bake up this tender olive bread recipe. It's great to serve when you're...